Court considers unclear dispute resolution clause in charterparty
The case of Armada Ship Management(s) Pte Ltd v. Schiste Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd (Armada Tuah 101) [2021] EWHC 1094 (Comm), highlights the importance of revising standard form terms carefully to avoid any subsequent confusion as to what was actually agreed. Upon the claimant making an application under s.32 Arbitration Act 1996 (“AA 1996”) for a declaration that a sole arbitrator had been validly appointed, the Court held that such applications are inappropriate where the defendant fails to participate in the arbitration.
Natalie Jensen, Managing Associate, discusses why the Court would not grant the declaration sought. Please read the original article here: https://fal.cn/3fNww